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Barcelona and their head coach Hansi Flick have agreed to extend his contract until June 2027. They just need to finalize a few details before announcing it. Both Flick and the club are committed to this decision after a successful season so far.
WHAT HAPPENED?
After weeks of talks, Barcelona and Hansi Flick agreed that the German manager will stay at the club until the summer of 2027. This extension adds one more year to his current contract. Flick wants to stay, and the board also wants to keep him. They expect to confirm this officially in May, either before or right after the season ends.
WHY IT MATTERS
Flick’s influence on Barcelona has been significant. Since starting the season as head coach, he has led the team to win two trophies and still has a chance at winning four. Barcelona are competing for titles in La Liga and the Champions League while having already won the Supercopa de España and the Copa del Rey. The team has improved greatly, overcoming early criticism. Keeping Flick lets the club build on its success and deal with challenges like busy schedules and financial limits.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR BARÇA AND FLICK?
Barcelona’s focus is now on their final games of the season. In La Liga, they first and 7 points ahead of Real Madrid, with three matches left. Their next game is a difficult away match against Villarreal, who are fighting for a European spot, just two points ahead of sixth-place Real Betis. In the Champions League, Barcelona have a tough semi-final match against Inter Milan, who are also fighting for the Serie A title 3 points behind Napoli. Securing Flick’s future allows Barcelona to plan confidently, regardless of how the season ends, as they move forward with their long-term project.
